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Hoary mock orange

Philadelphus pubescens
Edible value1Medicinal value1Other uses2
Shrub4.5×3 mzone 5–9light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Hoary mock orange is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
4.5 m
Spread
3 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
40 years
First yield
after 3 years
Hardiness
zone 5–9
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Clay
Soil moisture
dry – moist
pH
5.5 – 7.5
suitable for hedgesscented

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10
Medicinal1 of 10
Other uses2 of 10

Growing

Robuster Zierstrauch für sonnige bis halbschattige Standorte auf normalem Gartenboden. Schnitt direkt nach der Blüte, da am vorjährigen Holz blühend.

Frequently asked questions

Hoary mock orange: how big does it get?

Hoary mock orange (Philadelphus pubescens) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 4.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3 m. Growth is medium.

Hoary mock orange: what site does it need?

Hoary mock orange tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Hoary mock orange: is it hardy?

Hoary mock orange is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Hoary mock orange: will it grow in Central Europe?

Hoary mock orange is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

Hoary mock orange: when does it flower?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to July.

Hoary mock orange: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Hoary mock orange. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Hoary mock orange: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 2/10.

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